Dyson's new cordless vacuum cleaner comes with the one thing I've always wished for — I can't wait to try it

Dyson has just unveiled its newest innovation in home cleaning — a fully self-cleaning cordless vacuum. But, the actual part that does the emptying of the vacuum isn't yet available.

Called the V10 Konical, it promises powerful fade-free suction, the ability to detangle long hair and illuminating dust for an easy clean. It'll also automatically empty and charge your vacuum when paired with the Auto-empty Dok, which is a feature I've been dreaming about for years.

Unfortunately, though, the Auto-empty Dok is listed as "coming soon", making the most impressive feature of the V10 Konical, well... not here yet.

What's more, the V10 Konical itself is only available in Australia and New Zealand at a price of AU$799. There's no release date yet for the U.S. or the U.K., but hopefully by the time it arrives, the Dok will be around too.

Meet the V10 Konical

The Dyson V10 Konical has such a name because it features the new conical floorhead that promises to capture and separate dust and debris, so there's no loss of suction.

With 150AW of power and claims of trapping 99.99% of particles with HEPA filtration, up to 60 minutes of run time (with swappable battery also available), as well as the conical cleaner capable of detangling hair up to 25 inches, it's packed out with features.

And while the V10 Konical is an impressive bit of kit, it's not as impressive without arguably its biggest feature: self-cleaning. The Auto-empty Dok will work as a home base for the V10 Konical to charge up and empty out. And what's also interesting about the Dok is that it'll use trash can liners to hold what Dyson says is "up to 60 days of dirt". But, even when it is available, you'll have to buy it separately.

Dyson's auto-empty docks debuted back at IFA in 2025, which (at the time) Dyson said would be "available from 2026", so it can't be too far behind, we'd hope.

How does it compare?

Looking at the specs, it seems eerily similar to the V8 Cyclone with similar tools, suction power, and runtime. The V8 Cyclone should also be compatible with the Dok, meaning if you've already bought one, there may be no need to upgrade to the V10 Konical at all. Unless, you're incredibly keen on the conical floorhead.

But, Dyson certainly isn't the only brand to be experimenting with self-emptying. Robotic vacuums have been at it for years. We've tried out the Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1 ThermaCharged NeverTouch with its self-emptying dock that'll set you back $1,199, though it's currently on sale for just $649 at SharkNinja.

The Roborock Qrevo Curv is another robotic vacuum we praised in our review, saying it "gets almost everything right" and with a self-emptying dock, it's another alternative option. Although much more expensive at $1599.

If you're set on a self-emptying cordless vacuum though, this is Dyson's first ever option. However I must point out that Shark has the Shark Cordless PowerDetect Clean & Empty Vacuum System for just $549 at Amazon with a self-emptying base already available.

The V10 Konical is certainly an interesting addition to Dyson's preexisting line-up, but without the Auto-empty Dok and a U.S./U.K. release date, I'll just have to wait a little bit longer for my vacuum dreams to come true.

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